Jigoku-Gokuraku (heaven and hell) Cave at Keishoji Temple Ruin
This is a cave dug out under the supervision of the monk Godo Hoin of Tendai sect, who intended to teach Buddhism to common people by experiencing Jigoku-meguri (hell tour). The cave is historically very precious in that it has been well preserved as it was when completed with only chisels. Walking into the cave, you will first be judged by Enma Daio (the gate keeper king), then go along the hell road (40 m) guided by Gozu (steer-headed executioner) and Mezu (horse-headed executioner) until you reach the Chinoike-jigoku (Blood Pond Hell). On the way Datsueba (Old Hag of Hell) will be luridly waiting for you. Beside the Blood Pond Hell, Aka-oni (Red Demon) and Ao-oni (Blue Demon) await you. After passing through the Hell Road, you will go along the Heaven Road (30 m) helped by the thirteen Buddhas and then welcomed by Raigo-Amida (Amida's Welcoming Descent), Kannon, and Seishi-Bosatsu (Guardian of Buddha Wisdom), who will lead you to Gokuraku-Jodo (the heaven). Climbing up the 5-meter vertical hole with the help of the chains, you will get to Gokuraku-Jodo, where you can enjoy the fine view with Amida-Nyorai (Lord of Gokuraku) and many other Bosatsu (Bodhisattvas).